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20 Cents Buffalo - Power of Africa
| Issuer | South African Mint |
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| Year | 2001 |
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| Value | 20 Cents |
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| Obverse description | A finely engraved frontal portrait of an African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) dominates the field, its massive horns sweeping outward to the coin's periphery against a stylized sunburst or compass-star background rendered in the frosted relief characteristic of proof coinage. The date '2001' is inscribed in the upper field above the animal's head, while the legend 'SOUTH AFRICA' curves along the lower portion of the field in bold Latin lettering. The engraver's initials 'ALS' appear discretely in the lower field, attributing the design to Arthur Sutherland. The overall composition conveys the raw power and majesty of one of Africa's Big Five, set within a decorative geometric framework that references African cartographic and natural motifs. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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